Spices are one of the most important components of Arab and international cuisine, as they play a major role in adding flavors and highlighting the taste of foods.
It is also very useful for health, as no kitchen can dispense with it, and in this article we will learn about the secrets of spices in cooking.
anise
Reveals the distinctive components of licorice and the fresh and wonderful aroma. It brings a lot of refinement to the kitchen.
Anise can be used with sweets, of course, instead of infusion (in cream and milk).
Also try it with meat in the heart of a roasted chicken, alongside roasted lamb or veal.
pink pepper
It has a sweet heart and a very fragrant taste of pink pepper on salmon or scallops.
Sprinkle a little pink pepper with fish and seafood or in a tin foil. Enhance your mixed salads by adding a few berries! Marvel with foie gras...
Cinnamon
Cinnamon reveals sweet and warm notes, slightly enchanting
Of course, cinnamon can be enjoyed with apples or drinks and oranges.
Accompanying Asian cuisine, tea, honey, gingerbread and French toast, is also indispensable for fruit-based tagines.
Secrets of spices in the kitchen
Cinnamon sticks are also preferred over flavored liquids, drinks or pickles.
Cardamom
The cardamom in the seeds has warm aromas reminiscent of bergamot, and has very refined flavours.
Cardamom is essential in Indian cuisine, but also for some cocktails. Cardamom is also used in many sweet spice blends. In the small seeds, it often accompanies Indian dishes.
coriander seeds
A great flavoring, put a few coriander seeds on grilled fish, poultry, cabbage, and pickles, and to season the filling add some coriander seeds to season the sauce.
turmeric
Very sweet and full of freshness. Turmeric is suitable for fish and poultry. It can be sprinkled or added to creamy sauces. It is also used on carrots with rice.
Turmeric is used as a natural colorant in many dishes, and it is also used in famous mixtures, such as curry, tagine seasoning, etc.
Tonka bean
Tonka bean has an incredible aroma halfway between caramel, vanilla, bitter almond and peach stone.
It can be used in chocolate candies, fruit caramels, pancakes, compotes, jams and on oysters.
ginger
We love its warm scent that's fresh and sweet at the same time. When it's cold, it's even more invigorating. Use ginger with chicken, lamb, duck, turkey, and fish.
Sprinkle a little ginger on the tin foil, cook the sweet and savory shrimp (in the soy marinade).
This spice is great but how do you talk about ginger without mentioning sweets?
It is rather added as a powder in the preparation of cakes, appetizers, cider, and chocolate desserts.
It can also be replaced instead of pepper with white meat and to season the vinaigrette.
the scepter
It is the source of nutmeg, a sweet, sweet-smelling spice that is already refined in the kitchen.
You will taste the mace with sweets (fruit, chocolate), fine fish, and it can also be added with some broken pieces to sauces.
mangat
A highly aromatic spice, close to pepper for its spicy side.
It is also known as "seeds of paradise". A few mango seeds can be added to stews, fish or meats, grills, etc.
Sweet red pepper (paprika)
It has a fruity aroma, is very sweet, and goes well with all red sauces and pastries
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Eggs and fish can be flavored with a sprinkle of sweet red pepper.
Tip: Never use this spice dry in a pan because its natural juices can freeze.
saffron
A sweet, enveloping, delicate and highly fragrant spice, saffron is used as a final result on your dishes. The stigmas of saffron offer more subtle aromas and an irresistible taste.
sumac
It is a condiment (or rather an aromatic plant) famous for its salty and natural taste.
Sumac is very useful in cooking, we sprinkle it on grilled meat, poultry and fish, it is also used in preparing the famous thyme, and it is used in various baked goods and pastries.
Fantastic spice mixes
The whole world has realized that one can do wonders by mixing spices, and each region of the world has its perfect blend. Let's take a quick overview of the most famous representative blends from each country or region in the world.
Do you want to know how to mix spices together, the ingredients are arranged by quantity, the first spice should be more than the second, which should be more than the third, etc.
Turmeric and cumin
A mixture known as curcumin that you can find ready-made in your spice store.
Turmeric and ginger
A basic mixture of Reunion cuisine can be found in many dishes.
Paprika and five berries
Ginger and curry You can also substitute canary for Massale or colombo.
- Cinnamon and cardamom
An ideal mixture for Moroccan cuisine (couscous, tagine, etc.).
Pink raspberry and ginger
A mixture that is also often used in Reunion cuisine.
Turmeric, coriander, cumin, ginger, black pepper and dried garlic:
A mixture of typical Indian flavours, it goes everywhere.
Cumin, paprika, oregano, dried garlic
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Paprika, nutmeg, dried garlic, oregano, thyme, and black pepper:
More Mexican flavors!
Black pepper, cinnamon, coriander, cumin, cloves, cardamom, ginger, nutmeg:
A mixture of spices with North African flavors you can find in the market!
Paprika, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, dried thyme, thyme from Provence:
Creole cooking mix.
Black pepper, cumin, turmeric, coarse salt and cardamom:
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